Remote-Eligible Legal Operations & Contracts Associate

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA); Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Legal Operations Associate to support the Legal Affairs Staff in St. Paul. The role involves coordinating legal matters, drafting and routing contracts and documents, conducting legal research, and implementing policy updates.

Telework eligible with in-person requirement of at least 50% of scheduled days. Minimum qualifications include 1 year of legal work or a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, public administration, or related field, plus

Qualifications

• 1 year experience performing legal work.
• Experience conducting legal research, analysis, and writing.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, PowerPoint, and/or Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to effectively communicate to diverse customers explaining technical or legal terms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and tracking legal matters.
• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing and routing of contracts and other legal or administrative documents.
• Conducting legal research and analysis.
• Implementing policy and procedural updates.
• Assisting with the agency grants process.
• Leading or participating in special projects, cross-divisional initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical writing

Clear communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in legal studies or related field

Paralegal studies background

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Legal Operations Associate to support the Legal Affairs Staff in St. Paul. The role involves coordinating legal matters, drafting and routing contracts and documents, conducting legal research, and implementing policy updates.

Telework eligible with in-person requirement of at least 50% of scheduled days. Minimum qualifications include 1 year of legal work or a bachelor’s degree in legal studies, public administration, or related field, plus